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Research On Cochlear Implantation From Candidacy To Outcomes
Inferior Cochlear Vein and Cochleostomy
Surgeons should be aware of this relevant anatomy and consider it in cochlear implantation.
Hyaluronic Acid and Hearing Preservation
Hyaluronic acid just prior to electrode insertion appears to help preserve residual hearing.
Spotlight: Institute for Cochlear Implant Training
Spotlight: Institute for Cochlear Implant Training ICIT
Adaptive Cochleostomy
The cochleostomy should be adapted to the patient’s anatomy and the electrode used.
High Rate of Migration/Partial Extrusion of Straight Cochlear Implant Electrodes
Straight flexible electrodes have a high rate of partial extrusion.
Effects of CI Electrode Insertion on Tinnitus
Good surgical technique may reduce post-CI tinnitus.
Neural Plasticity and Age of Implantation
Early implantation provides electrical neurotrophism sufficient to establish functional central auditory pathways.
Long CI Electrodes: Hearing Outcomes
Deeper cochlear penetration with very-long electrodes added no hearing benefit in this study.
Evolution of Cochlear Implant Electrodes: Straight vs. Pre-Curved
Straight, thin, flexible electrodes vs perimodiolar electrodes; short vs long electrodes
Use of the Laser in Cochlear Implant Surgery
Whether one uses a drill or a LASER, the goal is to minimize intracochlear trauma, entrance of blood or bone products .
Vestibular Preservation in CI Surgery
Preservation of residual vestibular function may be more likely in patients who undergo cochlear implantation using sensory-preservation surgical techniques
Slow Insertion of Cochlear Implant Electrodes
Electrode insertion should be slow and continuous.
Vestibular Function and Development of Motor Skills in Implanted Children
Less traumatic surgical procedures to avoid vestibular damage, early implantation improve speech and motor skills development in children.
Development and Validation of the Cochlear Implant Surgical Competency Assessment Instrument
Objective: We Present A New Instrument For Evaluation Of Cochlear Implant (CI) Surgical Skills And Review Its Validation Process.
CI Outcomes: The Effect of Spiral Ganglion Survival
Spiral ganglion cell survival and function play an important role in CI performance.
Course designed to challenge both new and developing audiologists who wish to accelerate their knowledge of programming and improve care for the patients they serve.
Delayed Hearing Loss after Hearing Conservation Surgery
Delayed loss of residual hearing after implantation is known to occur in a substantial number of patients.
Audiologic Management of CI Patients has become Increasingly Complex
Age Related Hearing Loss and Cognitive Decline II: Mechanisms and Effect of Cochlear Implantation
Appropriate treatment of hearing loss may reduce the risk of dementia
Auditory-Verbal Practice: Access to Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) for Children with Cochlear Implants
Language development thru LSL post cochlear implantation in pre-linguistic deaf children
Electrocochleography and Cochlear Implantation
Intracochlear recording of ECochG with CI electrodes
CI Tip Fold-Over II: Intraoperative Electrophysiology and Imaging
Intraoperative Electrophysiology and Imaging used ro identify CI tip foldover
Preventing Electrode Tip Fold-Over
Preventing electrode tip fold-over during cochlear implantation
The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance
The American Cochlear Implant (ACI) Alliance is a not-for-profit membership organization created with the purpose of eliminating barriers to cochlear implantation.